HC Deb 14 May 1957 vol 570 cc14-5W
Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies the strength of the auxiliary police in Cyprus, including full-time and part-time personnel; and what are the figures for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots serving with this body.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The strength of the auxiliary police is 1,399; of these, forty-six are Greek Cypriots and 1,335 are Turkish Cypriots. There are no part-time personnel serving with this body.

Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many officers of the Cyprus police, of the rank of sergeant and upwards, are Greek Cypriots and how many Turkish Cypriots.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

There are 209 Greek Cypriot and 185 Turkish Cypriot police officers of the rank of sergeant and upwards.

Mr. F. Noel-Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what is the present strength of the Cyprus police; and if he will give the figures of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots serving in the police force, respectively.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The present strength of the Cyprus regular police is 2,511; of these 792 are Greek Cypriots and 1,301 are Turkish Cypriots.

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